ZIP 71857 · Nevada County

Prescott, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71857, Prescott, Arkansas.

101.1%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#274 of 373
Arkansas rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Prescott, AR (ZIP 71857) runs $1,597/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,597
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,597/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
101.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.96%
Avg severity: $20,297
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
+16.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71857 (Prescott, AR)

ZIP 71857 (Prescott, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,597 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #274 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is De Queen (ZIP 71832) at $1,597, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71857 shows a 101.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 7.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,297. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.35% in this ZIP, a rise of 16.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.5% through 2022, ranging $1,544 to $1,607 with a 5-year average of $1,583, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 71857 Compares

vs National Average
$1,597 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,597 vs $1,736
8% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71857, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620 20182019202020212022 $1,597
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71857.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,544 -
2019 $1,579 +2.3%
2020 $1,589 +0.6%
2021 $1,607 +1.1%
2022 $1,597 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,583
Premium Range
$1,544 - $1,607
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71857

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 71857 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 71857?
ZIP 71857 (Prescott, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,597 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #274 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Prescott, AR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 71857: a claims frequency of 7.96% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%, against a loss ratio above 100% (101.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71857 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71857 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,597/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71857?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71857 is 1.35%, a rise of 16.0% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71857 over 5 years?
ZIP 71857 premiums spanned $1,544 to $1,607 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,583. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 71857 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 71857 averages $1,597/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #274 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.